To evaluate the effectiveness of an individualized multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for treating individuals with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS), and identify initial symptoms which predict overall symptom burden after rehabilitation.
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Discussion
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Audiologists managing patients with persistent dizziness or auditory symptoms after concussion should be aware of this evidence for multidisciplinary rehabilitation, but should await full-text review before changing referral pathways.
Persistent post-concussive symptoms — which often include vestibular and auditory complaints — remain difficult to manage, and evidence supporting structured multidisciplinary rehabilitation could reshape referral and co-management practices for audiologists.
- 01Study published in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (June 2026; PMID 42296468).
- 02Evaluates individualized multidisciplinary rehabilitation for persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS).
- 03PPCS commonly encompasses vestibular, auditory, cognitive, and psychological complaints — all within audiology's scope.
- 04Multidisciplinary programs imply coordinated care across physiotherapy, neuropsychology, audiology/vestibular therapy, and other disciplines.
- 05Results have direct relevance to audiologists managing vestibular or auditory sequelae of concussion.
An individualized multidisciplinary rehabilitation program is effective for persistent post-concussive symptoms.
studyunclear- PMID
- 42296468
- DOI
- 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003064.
- Journal
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 2b
- Population
- Patients with persistent post-concussive symptoms
- Intervention
- Individualized multidisciplinary rehabilitation program
Primary outcomes
Effectiveness of multidisciplinary rehabilitation on persistent post-concussive symptoms